William John Ward (25 October 1880 - 18 August 1971) was a Canadian farmer, politician, insurance agent, and real estate agent from Dauphin, Manitoba. A member of the Ginger Group, he joined the Progressives in 1921, was a Liberal Progressive from 1926–1935, a Liberal from 1935 to 1957, and an Independent Liberal from 1957 to his death. He represented the Dauphin electoral district in the Canadian House of Commons from 1921–1930, 1935–1945, and 1949-1953.
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